Fan Case
19th century (made)
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Fan case of embroidered cream silk satin with coloured silks and gilt paper threads, and lined on the inside with red silk. With a ribbon handle. On one side, of yellow satin, is embroidered a monkey on a pine tree, and a horse standing under the tree. There are also insects and flowers.
On the opposite side, of blue satin, are clouds and an inscription in gold. The edges are bound with a border of chequered silk braid in blue and white. Held by a band of knitted purple silk weighted with two flat beads of green glass.
On the opposite side, of blue satin, are clouds and an inscription in gold. The edges are bound with a border of chequered silk braid in blue and white. Held by a band of knitted purple silk weighted with two flat beads of green glass.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk satin with silks and gilt paper threads, lined with silk, held by knitted silk weighted with glass beads |
| Brief description | Fan case in embroidered silk, China, 19th century |
| Physical description | Fan case of embroidered cream silk satin with coloured silks and gilt paper threads, and lined on the inside with red silk. With a ribbon handle. On one side, of yellow satin, is embroidered a monkey on a pine tree, and a horse standing under the tree. There are also insects and flowers. On the opposite side, of blue satin, are clouds and an inscription in gold. The edges are bound with a border of chequered silk braid in blue and white. Held by a band of knitted purple silk weighted with two flat beads of green glass. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Carl Langweil (36 Greek Street, W.), accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | T.153-1909 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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